Job Description Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner plays a crucial role in executing HR-related tasks at a professional level, collaborating closely with senior management to support specific university divisions. This role encompasses various HR functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, training, policy implementation, and compliance with employment laws.
Job Description
Duties and Tasks:
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those listed.
- Assist in reviewing the HR department's progress towards established goals and objectives, recommending new goals and ideas to enhance process efficiency and service satisfaction.
- Conduct recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, students, and temporary employees, including overseeing new hire screening, background checks, onboarding, and orientation. Write and place job advertisements and maintain accurate job postings.
- Address compensation and benefits-related inquiries.
- Provide employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and conduct exit interviews.
- Promote healthy employee relations through coaching and counseling supervisors and employees, fostering development planning, and implementing progressive discipline processes. Conduct thorough investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions to management.
- Partner with employees and management to administer and communicate HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations. Maintain the employee handbook and policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
- Ensure the completion and accuracy of all personnel files, including I-9s, and conduct audits as needed.
- Facilitates the implementation of systems programs, tools, and processes designed to improve management and employee performance, productivity, engagement, and business results. Maintain HRIS records accurately and compile reports and trend analysis data.
- Assists in the evaluation of reports, decision and results of the department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with all employees, students, external agencies and vendors of the University.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other departments.
- Ability to listen to and understand customer requests (e.g., faculty, staff, students) and respond positively.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage schedules.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred.
- Three to five years of experience as a human resources generalist, preferably in post-secondary education or a field with a large employee base and strong external customer service requirements (e.g., healthcare, retail, financial services).
- PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Proficiency in recruiting, including experience with recruiting platforms, ATS, and HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Values Statement - (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission, Vision, Core Values of Saint Leo University. The Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values are available on the Saint Leo website at: https://www.saintleo.edu/about/mission-values
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period
